Re: trapline dogs
[Re: plainstrapping25]
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10/09/21 09:35 AM
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I would like to know. What is hands down the best breed and gender for a trapping dog. Would like to get one. Thank you That question is kind of like asking what kind of car is best It’s seems I have always had a dog along when running traps, as I have gotten older and more experienced those dogs have gotten better as well In my opinion trapline dogs are made not by some certain breed but by training and aptitude, some will pick up the skills so quick it’s scary and some not so much, but few will be untrainable, most will be passing fair and a very few will completely fail except as a companion and some will even fail as that So pick a breed that you like and has traits you like and start training them to do what you want them to do, doesn’t even have to be a pure breed, some of the best I have worked with were pure mutts of such mixed ancestry as to be untraceable as to family tree So pick a puppy and start from there, I bet dollars to doughnuts you end up with a trapline partner you will be more then happy with Start as soon as you get him/her home, o not with long lessons but with short simple basic things such as house training and what is and is not allowed and slowly advance lessons as they mature, introducing trapline skills you want them to have as you do, don’t forget to train for NO and STOP by which I mean STOP moving not stop doing whatever there doing which is no, or whatever word you want to us as a command Dogs are amazing animals and can learn to do amazing things if you work at it and in my experience the earlier they start learning the more and easier they pick things up as well as faster, just don’t overload them before their ready when their pups keep it shot and simple, as pups their attention span is short in fact very short so keep it short as well, then as their attention and focus grows lengthen and add more complex skills, and you will find you can teach them to do just about anything, Heck after a while they will start teaching you
�Everything in excess! To enjoy the flavor of life, take big bites. Moderation is for monks.� ― Robert A. Heinlein
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Re: trapline dogs
[Re: Skrak]
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10/09/21 09:24 PM
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Trapline dog? Here is something I know nothing about!
Nightlife, can you please explain what trapline skills you can teach a dog?
Forever a beginner when its comes to trapping. I thought the smell of a dog would be bad around traps? Depends on what you want it to do Not to get in traps or snares, I had one that was so good at that he could and would find other traps even when I could not see where they were set, he always knew and would sit and give a low moan Trailing up traps on drags Not attacking trapped game Indicating when traps have animals in them even when you can’t yet see them Indicating where animals have marked, or traveled even when they left little or no sign, generally comes naturally but you can teach them to show when they encounter such spots, taught mine to sit when they did If you have trouble locating sign a good dog will locate more possible set locations then you have time to set To other animals a dog is just another predator, competition to be driven from their territory or ignored or if something like rats or beaver maybe hidden from when present, but have you noticed how rats will check out pocket or other sets baited with mink musk or glands, same holds for dog scent in my experience
�Everything in excess! To enjoy the flavor of life, take big bites. Moderation is for monks.� ― Robert A. Heinlein
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Re: trapline dogs
[Re: plainstrapping25]
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10/09/21 09:26 PM
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Lab's work too. Remi goes crazy for anything in a trap, she got interdosed to a big beaver the other day
Let me sugar coat this
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Re: trapline dogs
[Re: plainstrapping25]
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10/09/21 09:30 PM
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By the way if you have a spot or area that is heavily used and don’t want or just can’t set everywhere a dog will quickly narrow down where you want to set
�Everything in excess! To enjoy the flavor of life, take big bites. Moderation is for monks.� ― Robert A. Heinlein
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Re: trapline dogs
[Re: plainstrapping25]
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10/09/21 11:40 PM
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nightlife is spot on and would also like to add that they make great company while your checking traps. Always great to be able to share an experience with someone, even if it's a dog.
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Re: trapline dogs
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10/10/21 12:00 PM
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nightlife is spot on and would also like to add that they make great company while your checking traps. Always great to be able to share an experience with someone, even if it's a dog. I actually prefer to share trapline experiences with my dogs. No one enjoys them more !!!!
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Re: trapline dogs
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10/10/21 06:17 PM
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nightlife is spot on and would also like to add that they make great company while your checking traps. Always great to be able to share an experience with someone, even if it's a dog. I actually prefer to share trapline experiences with my dogs. No one enjoys them more !!!! Your right about that!!
Common sense is a not a vegetable that does well in everyone's garden.
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Re: trapline dogs
[Re: plainstrapping25]
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10/10/21 08:28 PM
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I bring my french brit pointing dog with me, shes good company and pees on coyote turds so everybody wins. I think she really enjoys setting day as she runs all over til its time to move locations. Doesnt talk much, but barks like heck out the window when we catch one. I have more fun when she is with me. Might take her beaver trapping this year if she can keep her wits.
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Re: trapline dogs
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10/11/21 02:40 PM
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on set day my dog is guaranteed to be on the line with me. as others have said they will find more sign than you could ever set in one day. plus the company they provide is great i talk to my pup all day. if im off work my dog is with me. annoys the wife some when she(my dog) goes everywhere with me. she has a running joke with anyone that meets the dog she says im the wife thats his girlfriend. wife said that to one of her new friends that hadnt met me yet and the lady asked jokingly which one i like better and i didnt miss a beat and with a serious face said (This word is unacceptable on Trapperman) the dog all day she dont ever talk back. What's that saying... lock your dog and your wife in the trunk for a couple hours and see which one is happier to see you when you open the trunk lol
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Re: trapline dogs
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10/12/21 09:35 AM
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on set day my dog is guaranteed to be on the line with me. as others have said they will find more sign than you could ever set in one day. plus the company they provide is great i talk to my pup all day. if im off work my dog is with me. annoys the wife some when she(my dog) goes everywhere with me. she has a running joke with anyone that meets the dog she says im the wife thats his girlfriend. wife said that to one of her new friends that hadnt met me yet and the lady asked jokingly which one i like better and i didnt miss a beat and with a serious face said (This word is unacceptable on Trapperman) the dog all day she dont ever talk back. Yep pay attention to your dog if it goes back to the same spot more then once you really want to set there Currently breaking in a new dog now having lost my old guy over the summer, and still working on trapline basics such as no and stop, but we are getting there and we will see how she does Also working on trap avoidance training but being she’s still largely a pup yet her enthusiasm still get the better of her now and then, and while I am sure she knows that there is a trap guarding that enticing smell she sometimes feels it worth it to get a better whiff knowing I will make it all better, so my current plan is for her make the negative feedback a bit more painful
�Everything in excess! To enjoy the flavor of life, take big bites. Moderation is for monks.� ― Robert A. Heinlein
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Re: trapline dogs
[Re: plainstrapping25]
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10/13/21 05:26 AM
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I have a 10 month old Australian Shepherd that I am going to start trapping with this fall. He is very smart,but very excitable, it should make for a “fun” time. I am really looking forward to having dome company 0n the line and maybe a few more totes because of it.
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Re: trapline dogs
[Re: nightlife]
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10/14/21 09:09 AM
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I would like to know. What is hands down the best breed and gender for a trapping dog. Would like to get one. Thank you That question is kind of like asking what kind of car is best It’s seems I have always had a dog along when running traps, as I have gotten older and more experienced those dogs have gotten better as well In my opinion trapline dogs are made not by some certain breed but by training and aptitude, some will pick up the skills so quick it’s scary and some not so much, but few will be untrainable, most will be passing fair and a very few will completely fail except as a companion and some will even fail as that So pick a breed that you like and has traits you like and start training them to do what you want them to do, doesn’t even have to be a pure breed, some of the best I have worked with were pure mutts of such mixed ancestry as to be untraceable as to family tree So pick a puppy and start from there, I bet dollars to doughnuts you end up with a trapline partner you will be more then happy with Start as soon as you get him/her home, o not with long lessons but with short simple basic things such as house training and what is and is not allowed and slowly advance lessons as they mature, introducing trapline skills you want them to have as you do, don’t forget to train for NO and STOP by which I mean STOP moving not stop doing whatever there doing which is no, or whatever word you want to us as a command Dogs are amazing animals and can learn to do amazing things if you work at it and in my experience the earlier they start learning the more and easier they pick things up as well as faster, just don’t overload them before their ready when their pups keep it shot and simple, as pups their attention span is short in fact very short so keep it short as well, then as their attention and focus grows lengthen and add more complex skills, and you will find you can teach them to do just about anything, Heck after a while they will start teaching you I say this here but don't start working them on game till they get mentally ready, the first 8 to10 months let them run loose as much as possible only do the obedience training, then once they start getting after critters start teaching what's not excepical.
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Re: trapline dogs
[Re: Skrak]
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10/18/21 09:59 PM
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This is one of the most interesting threads I´ve read, thanks plainstrapping25 for starting it.
Is there anyone with experience of trapline dogs when trapping for mink?
Your most welcome. And thank you everyone for there insight. Still trying to decide on what I would be best suited for. Dont want a lab cause they tend to jump in water and don't need that when water trapping. And don't want a beagle cause they run off alot. I will figure it out. Lol
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